WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

With pleasure we INVITE you (folk groups, Choral groups and orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth and adult groups) to participate in the X International Music & Dance Festival And Competition “BATUMI DANCE” 01 - 10 August 2025, Kobuleti, Batumi, Georgia

The International Festival Competition Art Folk Fest is intended for groups and soloists of different ages and dance/vocal categories. It’s a celebration of dance art for children and adults in a unique atmosphere of ancient Georgia, combining a holiday in a wonderful country with participation in a prestigious event. The biggest award will be 1 Grand Prize in the amount of 1000 Euro for the best performance (from all categories), carefully selected by a competent jury. Our rich experience makes Art-Folk a leader in the realization of international festivals and contests in Georgia and is synonymous with quality and excellence.

Participation in the Contest is optional. Groups and performers can participate in all Festival events without being part of the Contest, as laureates. Please indicate in the filled-in application your intention of participation – Festival laureate or Competition participant.

Venues for the Festival-Contest

Batumi State Musical Center
Batumi Summer Theatre

Goal of the Festival

Development of arts; popularization of world culture; sharing of experience between participants; empowerment of mutual respect and tolerance; deepening of creative contacts; popularization of Georgian and world arts.

Participation Conditions

Participants present two shows (3-5 minutes each). In the final conclusive concert, participating artists will present only one show. Music can be live or phonogram. With the application, festival participants submit their program (audio, video files of previous shows, materials necessary to be published in the newspaper and Festival Magazine). Festival participants will be awarded with Festival Laureate Diplomas and different presents.

Age Category

Every age

ACCOMMODATION INFO

Participation fee:

320 Euro per person – 10 days (9 nights) – 1 Level hotel accommodation (2, 3, 4 bed rooms), meals 3 times a day; transportation is free on concert days
400 Euro per person – 10 days (9 nights) – 2 Level hotel accommodation (2, 3, 4 bed rooms), meals 3 times a day; transportation is free on concert days

Accommodation will be located in the city of Kobuleti; hotels will be specified after the type and level of hotel is chosen by each participating group. Every 16th participant of a festival group is free from the festival fee.

Transportation (Airport – Hotel) and tours in Georgia are paid separately.

Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which will be deducted from the final payment.

PROGRAM INFO

Detailed program will be provided upon arrival

EXCURSION INFO

Excursion will be provided upon arrival